If you are about to put your home on the market, it is important to first inspect the property inside and out, making sure that there are no issues and that the property is looking its best. The outside of your home is particularly important, as this is the first impression a potential buyer would notice when they view online or physically turn up to inspect the property, so you need to take an honest look at what needs to be renovated.
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Prioritise
Of course, you could go a long way to make the exterior look great, yet we have to draw a line when looking to sell and with a power wash, you could clean the roof, driveway and terrace, which really would make a difference. If, for example, the driveway has seen better days, enquire about the cost of resurfacing and you can always add this cost to the asking price of the property, which means it won’t cost you a thing.
Talk To A Local Builder
Once you have made a list of things you would like to do with the exterior, ask a local builder to quote an all-inclusive price, and if you do not know of any local construction companies, talk to one of the established real estate agents on the Sunshine Coast, as they would have associations with local builders. Once the work is done, you can inform the real estate agent to send their property photographer to work his magic and the house can be listed.
Painting The Front Elevation
It wouldn’t be that expensive to have the front of the house repainted and by replacing the guttering, fascia and soffit boards with PVC, potential buyers will be presented with an attractive view. Often, the real estate agent would make such a recommendation, if they felt that the front elevation was not as it could be, plus they would know of a local company who could quote for the project. You might want to consider black sealers for the driveway, which can transform the look of any home, while also offering essential protection against the harsh elements.
Garden Make-Over
If you re-turfed the lawn and planted a row of evergreen conifers along the perimeter, this would make the world of difference; a golden rule when selling anything is presentation. The trees could do with a prune and trimming the hedges wouldn’t go amiss, along with weeding the flower beds and sweeping up before the photographer arrives. If you simply don’t have the time to keep your front and back garden neat and tidy, a local landscape gardener would be happy to pop round once a week and tidy up. Let’s not forget to check stamp duty and taxes when selling a property, which we all have to pay.
If you ask the real estate agent whether they think you can do anything to improve the look of the exterior, they would no doubt make some recommendations and with their recommended builder, the work can be quickly completed and you can list the property.